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Maytag Washer F5E1 Error Code
Door or lid switch does not detect it closed on Maytag washers.
The control can't confirm the door or lid is shut, so it won't run. Often it just isn't fully closed, or clothing or leftover shipping material is in the way of the switch. If neither is true, the switch assembly itself may not be sensing properly.
Compatible models
Maytag front-loaders (door switch) and top-loaders (lid switch) both use F5 E1. On the Bravos and Centennial VMW top-loaders, Sears PartsDirect calls it a lid switch fault.
Also shown as
No other codes are listed for this fault.
Difficulty
Most people can clear this one at home with simple checks.
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How to fix Maytag F5E1
Close the door or lid properly
Open it and shut it again firmly. A door or lid can look closed without the switch registering it.
Clear the switch area
Check the opening and latch area for clothing, packing tape or delivery foam, and remove anything that could hold the door or lid open slightly.
Do the 5-minute reset
Cut the power for 5 minutes as described at the top of the page, then try the cycle again and see if F5E1 comes back.
When to call a technician
Door or lid plainly shut and F5E1 back after a reset: the switch assembly or its wiring needs testing by a technician.
Parts linked to F5E1
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
- Door lock/switch assembly
- Lid lock/switch assembly
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Frequently asked questions
Which Maytag models show the F5E1 code?
Maytag front-loaders (door switch) and top-loaders (lid switch) both use F5 E1. On the Bravos and Centennial VMW top-loaders, Sears PartsDirect calls it a lid switch fault.
Can I fix Maytag F5E1 myself?
Usually, yes. Most F5E1 problems clear with simple checks you can do at home. Start with the first step above: close the door or lid properly.
Other Maytag washer codes
- F8E1Washer is filling too slowly
- F9E1Washer is taking too long to drain
- F5E2Door or lid will not lock
- F5E3Lid lock fault
- LdULid cannot unlock
- F0E5Load is off balance or too large
- SudToo many suds
- F7E1Motor or basket speed problem
- F3E1Water level sensing problem
- F6E2Control, display or wiring fault
- HCHot and cold hoses are reversed
- OLLoad is too large
- rLItems found during Clean Washer cycle
- F8E2Dispenser system problem
- LOCControl lock is on
Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.